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Finance & Economy
Manufacturing, logistics, and the economic pulse of the Crossroads of America.
Suburban Indianapolis Office Vacancies Push Developers Toward Residential Conversions
Persistently high office vacancy rates in parts of suburban Indianapolis are pushing developers to convert aging office buildings into apartments.
Indiana Unemployment Ticks Up as Manufacturing Sector Feels National Slowdown
Indiana's unemployment rate rose modestly as a national manufacturing slowdown began affecting the state's unusually manufacturing-heavy economy.
Indiana Manufacturing Employment Shifts as Automotive Suppliers Retool for EVs
Indiana's automotive supplier base is retooling for electric vehicle components, reshaping manufacturing employment across the state's northern counties.
French Lick Resort Tourism Revenue Reaches New High as Convention Business Rebounds
Tourism revenue at the French Lick Resort in southern Indiana reached a new high, driven by a rebound in convention and group travel business.
Eli Lilly Announces Further Expansion of Indianapolis Manufacturing Footprint
Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly announced further investment in its Indianapolis manufacturing operations, reinforcing the city's status as a life sciences hub.
Indiana Freight Volume Sets Record as Crossroads of America Status Grows
Freight volume moving through Indiana's interstate corridors reached a record level last year, reinforcing the state's position as a national logistics hub.
Restaurant Owners Adjust Pricing and Staffing as Labor Costs Rise Statewide
Indiana restaurant owners are adjusting menu prices and staffing levels as competitive pressure pushes wages higher across the hospitality industry.
Indiana Budget Analysts Warn of Widening Structural Deficit in Coming Years
Indiana's nonpartisan budget analysts warned lawmakers that the state faces a widening structural deficit driven by rising Medicaid and education costs.
Indiana Credit Unions Report Surge in Small Business Lending
Indiana credit unions reported a significant increase in small business lending as more entrepreneurs turn away from traditional banks.